James Madison University
2019-20
The 2019-20 Common Data Set for James Madison University — admissions, cost, and aid, as the school published them. Download the original file. See the school's page for these reports. This archive discovered the file on Apr 19, 2026. The school did not send Last-Modified and the file has no embedded date. Subscribe via RSS.
Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.
SCORECARD
$69,954
10 yrs after enrollment
SCORECARD
80%
6-year completion
SCORECARD
$23,322
sticker minus grants
SCORECARD
$20,093
federal loans only
FSA
6%
as-of late May 2026 · not the official cohort default rate
Nonpayment is the share of Direct Loan borrowers who entered repayment January 2020–May 2025 and were 90+ days delinquent at the FSA pull. It is not the official cohort default rate.
The numbers, as published
209numbers from this report.
General Information
3 TABLESIf yes, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:http://www.j
Admissions Phone Number (Area Code):540
Admissions Phone Number:568-5681
Bachelor'sX
Master'sX
Post-master's certificateX
Enrollment And Persistence
2 TABLESB2 enrollment by race and ethnicity
Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.
| Measure | First-time first-year | Degree-seeking undergraduates | Total undergraduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresidents | 56 | 326 | 384 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 320 | 1373 | 1381 |
| Black or African American, non-Hispanic | 198 | 951 | 966 |
| White, non-Hispanic | 3363 | 14713 | 14839 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic | 8 | 22 | 23 |
| Asian, non-Hispanic | 226 | 925 | 941 |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic | 7 | 22 | 22 |
| Two or more races, non-Hispanic | 232 | 958 | 963 |
| Race and/or ethnicity unknown | 46 | 365 | 376 |
| Total | 4456 | 19655 | 19895 |
B12-B21 two-year graduation rates
Two-year institution graduation-rate cohort outcomes for the current and previous cohorts.
| Measure | Current cohort | Previous cohort |
|---|---|---|
| Initial cohort | 2015 | 12 |
| Did not persist | 12 | 13 |
| Final cohort | 2015 | 14 |
| Completed program in less than two years | 15 | Not reported |
| Completed program in less than two years at 150% time | 16 | Not reported |
| Completed program in less than four years | 17 | Not reported |
| Completed program in less than four years at 150% time | 18 | Not reported |
| Transfers out | 19 | Not reported |
| Transfers to two-year institutions | Not reported | Not reported |
| Transfers to four-year institutions | Not reported | Not reported |
First-Time, First-Year Admission
3 TABLESTotal academic units4
English4
Mathematics3
Science3
Foreign language2
Social studies2
C9 test-score percentiles
Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.
| Measure | 25th percentile | 50th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT composite | 1130 | 1280 | Not reported |
| SAT evidence-based reading and writing | 570 | 650 | Not reported |
| SAT math | 550 | 640 | Not reported |
| ACT composite | 23 | 28 | Not reported |
| ACT math | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| ACT English | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| ACT Writing | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| ACT Science | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| ACT Reading | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-8007.9
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69952.4
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-59937.3
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-4992.5
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-3990
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-2990
SAT Math: 700-8006.4
SAT Math: 600-69942.1
SAT Math: 500-59947.6
SAT Math: 400-4993.8
SAT Math: 300-3990.1
SAT Math: 200-2990
SAT Composite: 1400-16004.7
SAT Composite: 1200-139949.6
SAT Composite: 1000-119943.3
SAT Composite: 800-9992.4
SAT Composite: 600-7990
SAT Composite: 400-5990
ACT Composite: 30-3614.4
ACT Composite: 24-2954.2
ACT Composite: 18-2329.5
ACT Composite: 12-172.0
ACT Composite: 6-110
ACT Composite: Below 60
Amount of application fee:70
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
If yes, maximum period of postponement:_1 year ______
Transfer Admission
2 TABLESD2 transfer admissions
Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.
| Measure | Males | Females | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 704 | Not reported | Not reported | 1410 |
| Admitted | 440 | Not reported | Not reported | 950 |
| Enrolled | 342 | Not reported | Not reported | 734 |
Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?Yes
High school transcriptRequired of All
College transcript(s)Required of All
Essay or personal statementRequired of All
InterviewRequired of All
Standardized test scoresRequired of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Required of All
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:_____________________________________________________________ ______________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESAccelerated programX
Distance learningX
Double majorX
Dual enrollmentX
Honors ProgramX
Independent studyX
InternshipsX
Study abroadX
Teacher certification programX
Arts/fine artsX
Computer literacyX
English (including composition)X
HistoryX
MathematicsX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Social scienceX
Student Life
2 TABLESCampus MinistriesX
Choral groupsX
Concert bandX
DanceX
Drama/theaterX
International Student OrganizationX
Jazz bandX
Literary magazineX
Marching bandX
Music ensemblesX
Musical theaterX
OperaX
Pep bandX
Radio stationX
Student governmentX
Student newspaperX
Symphony orchestraX
Television stationX
YearbookX
Apartments for single studentsX
Special housing for disabled studentsX
Theme housingX
Wellness housingX
Annual Expenses
4 TABLESPlease provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:https://www.jmu.edu/financialaid/calculators/undergraduate.shtml
G1 undergraduate costs
Published undergraduate tuition, required fees, and on-campus food and housing charges.
| Measure | First-year | All undergraduates |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | Not reported | Not reported |
| Tuition: in-district | Not reported | Not reported |
| Tuition: in-state | Not reported | Not reported |
| Tuition: out-of-state | Not reported | Not reported |
| Tuition: nonresident | Not reported | Not reported |
| Required fees | 4956 | 4956 |
| Food and housing, on-campus | Not reported | Not reported |
| Housing only, on-campus | Not reported | Not reported |
| Food only, on-campus meal plan | Not reported | Not reported |
| Comprehensive tuition, food, and housing | Not reported | Not reported |
| Other | Not reported | Not reported |
G5 estimated expenses
Estimated books, supplies, transportation, food, housing, and personal expenses by living arrangement.
| Measure | Residents | Commuters living at home | Commuters not living at home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books and supplies | 1056 | 1056 | 1056 |
| Food only | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Housing only | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Food and housing total | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Transportation | 1938 | 1938 | 1938 |
| Other expenses | 1968 | 1968 | 1968 |
In-state (out-of-district):$788
Financial Aid
5 TABLESAcademic Year2019-2020 estimated
Federal$13,902,067
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$12,744,283
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$3,288,708
Total Scholarships/Grants$40,439,836
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$21,233,504
Federal Work-Study$895,798
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0
Total Self-Help$22,129,293
Parent Loans$0
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$0
Athletic Awards$0
Federal$0
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$6,282,707
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$308,533
Total Scholarships/Grants$6,741,240
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$50,153,071
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$14,826,067
Total Self-Help$64,979,138
Parent Loans$49,290,613
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$0
Athletic Awards$7,569,069
Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.863
AcademicsX
Alumni affiliationX
Job skillsX
AcademicsX
Alumni affiliationX
Job skillsX
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ 26 Common Data Set 2019- 2020
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
1 TABLEFall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio16
Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred
2 TABLESJ degrees conferred by discipline
Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.
| Measure | Certificate/diploma | Associate | Bachelor's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | Not reported | Not reported | 1% |
| Natural resources and conservation | Not reported | Not reported | 3% |
| Architecture | Not reported | Not reported | 4% |
| Area, ethnic, and gender studies | Not reported | Not reported | 5% |
| Communication/journalism | 8.77% | Not reported | 9% |
| Communication technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Computer and information sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 5.05% |
| Personal and culinary services | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Education | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Engineering | Not reported | Not reported | 1.38% |
| Engineering technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Family and consumer sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 60% |
| Law/legal studies | Not reported | Not reported | 1.31% |
| English | Not reported | Not reported | 2.05% |
| Liberal arts/general studies | Not reported | Not reported | 5.27% |
| Library science | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Biological/life sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 4.40% |
| Mathematics and statistics | Not reported | Not reported | 1.45% |
| Military science and military technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Interdisciplinary studies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Parks and recreation | Not reported | Not reported | 5.32% |
| Philosophy and religious studies | Not reported | Not reported | 33% |
| Theology and religious vocations | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Physical sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 1.80% |
| Science technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Psychology | Not reported | Not reported | 4.92% |
| Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Public administration and social services | Not reported | Not reported | 3.07% |
| Social sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 8.39% |
| Construction trades | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Mechanic and repair technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Precision production | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Transportation and materials moving | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Visual and performing arts | Not reported | Not reported | 4.83% |
| Health professions and related programs | Not reported | Not reported | 19.53% |
| Business/marketing | Not reported | Not reported | 16.42% |
| History | Not reported | Not reported | 1.18% |
| Other | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Total | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
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